MRI Technologist

Surgery Partners Brand; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 44,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision and Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) plan with employer match

Education and Tuition benefits

Flexible Spending accounts

Health Savings accounts

Additional optional benefits

Job summary

Animas Surgical Hospital in Durango, CO, is seeking a Radiologic Technologist MRI to perform daily diagnostic imaging studies within MRI to deliver high-quality images for diagnostic interpretation.

The role reports to the Manager, Diagnostic Imaging and requires ARRT MRI certification, CPR, and at least 1 year of hospital or surgical experience. Strong patient care and safety focus are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an ARRT approved program in Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Current CPR certification; registration through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (MR).
• Minimum of one year of experience as technologist in a surgical or hospital setting with strong working knowledge of patient care.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling up to fifty pounds; ability to stand/walk several hours; exposure to clinical environment and radiology equipment.

Responsibilities

• Obtains patient history and allergies; informs patients of study, safety, and contrast media contraindications.
• Maintains a safe environment in radiology and MRI Suite.
• Provides patient instruction related to exam, including breathing and communication.
• Enters required patient information into the EHR; scans patients per protocol.
• Produces imaging and recon; completes notes in PACS.

Skills

MRI

Patient care

Safety protocols

PACS

Education

ARRT MRI program

CPR certification

MR registration

Tools

PACS

EHR

Job description

About Us: Founded in 2004 by local physicians, Animas Surgical Hospital has been an integral part of the Four Corners region for more than two decades. Our goal has never been to be the only hospital in Durango but to be the best option for surgery, diagnostic imaging, emergency care, occupational medicine, and internal medicine.

Our Mission: To provide innovative, exceptional healthcare that patients recommend, physicians prefer, and employees are proud of.

Job Title: Radiologic Technologist MRI

Job Summary: Completes daily diagnostic imaging studies within the modality of MRI to produce high quality images for diagnostic purposes.

Reports To: Manager, Diagnostic Imaging

Salary Range: $32.00 - $53.55 (posted hourly range excludes overtime and bonuses which are not guaranteed)

Essential Job Functions:

• Obtains patient history and allergies, informs patients of study, safety, contrast media contraindications.
• Maintains a safe environment for the patient, staff, and visitors in and around radiology department including the MRI Suite.
• Provides patient instructions related to exam including breathing, communication, observation and length of study, along with post study instructions.
• Enters required patient information accurately into the EHR; scans patients in accordance with specified appropriate protocol.
• Produces imaging in accordance with optimum standards for radiologist interpretation. Including appropriate imaging recons. Completes notes on each patient in PACS.

Additional Duties

• Demonstrates the spirit of the philosophy, mission, and values of the hospital through words and actions and implements them into departmental processes, programs, and the working environment.
• Performs other duties as requested or assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Graduation from an ARRT approved program in Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Current CPR certification; registration through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, (MR)

Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of experience as technologist in a surgical or hospital setting with a strong working knowledge of patient care.

Physical Requirements

Lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling up to fifty (50) pounds while administering care to patients, etc. Stooping, kneeling, and/or crouching daily in delivery of patient care, obtaining equipment, etc. Standing and walking more than five (5) hours per day in administering patient care in multiple rooms. Running occasionally in responding to patient care emergencies. Reaching, grasping, handling, and/or feeling five (5) or more hours per day in administering patient care, i.e. operating various radiologic equipment.

Working Conditions/Environmental Exposures

Environmental hazards such as chemicals, solvents, needles, needle containers, sharps, blood, body fluids, various infectious/communicable diseases, infectious medical waste, radiation, and/or radioactive materials and/or radioactive waste, proximity to moving mechanical parts. Protective clothing/equipment may be necessary.

Animas Health Immunizations and Vaccinations Requirements

Aligns with CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for Healthcare Personnel

• Hepatitis B- Lab evidence of immunity (titer) to Hepatitis B or three doses Hep B vaccine at appropriate intervals
• Influenza- documentation of current seasonal flu vaccine (mandatory from November 1st through March 31st each year)
• Measles, Mumps, and Rubella - Lab evidence of immunity (titer) to Measles, Mumps, and Rubella or 2 doses of MMR Vaccination
• Varicella (chickenpox) - Lab evidence of immunity (titer) to Varicella or 2 doses of Varicella Vaccine
• Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (Tdap) - documented proof of immunization
• Tuberculosis Screening -Documentation of a two-step TB skin test within the past year OR lab verification of a negative TB Gold or T-Spot tuberculin test within the past 6 months

*Vaccine records or evidence of immunity are required prior to 1st day of scheduled work.

Animas Health is a drug free workplace and performs a pre-employment drug screen which includes marijuana.

We Offer Competitive Pay and Benefits

Employment with us provides competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and professional growth.

Eligible employees enjoy:

• Health, Vision and Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Education and Tuition benefits
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts
• Additional optional benefits

Where You Will Work: Click here to learn more about Durango, Co.